The Choir Guys

Blake Richter
  • 4.9 (15)
  • EDUCATION
  • UPDATED DAILY
The Choir Guys

Unfiltered chats from the choir room with Blake Richter and Daniel Gutierrez.

Episodes

  1. Post-Concert Activities, Album Release, and Danny's Birthday! | Ep 11

    12/17/2024

    Post-Concert Activities, Album Release, and Danny's Birthday! | Ep 11

    Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss what to do after a concert is over. Whether you have weeks or days left in the semester after your concert, you will learn about fresh, new ideas to implement with your students after the performance is over. You will also hear our favorite segments, Hack Yeah! and Choir News. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at thechoirguyspod@gmail.com, or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss New Years resolutions in the choir classroom. Reflection should lead to change. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode. Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns Follow The Choir Guys on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556415050610 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechoirguyspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoirguyspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechoirguyspod Sponsor: Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/

    32 min
  2. Co-Teaching, Hamster House Tours, and Blake's Big News! - with Lauren Vomund | Ep 10

    11/26/2024

    Co-Teaching, Hamster House Tours, and Blake's Big News! - with Lauren Vomund | Ep 10

    Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, Blake and Danny have a special guest - Blake’s co-teacher, Lauren Vomund! They discuss the benefits of co-teaching, how to co-teach effectively, and how to handle certain situations if you do not have a co-teacher. You will also hear our favorite segment, Hack Yeah! We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at thechoirguyspod@gmail.com, or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss what to do after your concert is over. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode. Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns Follow The Choir Guys on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556415050610 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechoirguyspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoirguyspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechoirguyspod Sponsor: Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/

    45 min
  3. Honor Choirs, Being a Clinician, and Fishing Misfortunes | Ep 09

    09/10/2024

    Honor Choirs, Being a Clinician, and Fishing Misfortunes | Ep 09

    Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss submitting students for honor choirs, honor choir audition tips, and what to do when you are asked to be an honor choir clinician. You will also hear our favorite segment, Hack Yeah! We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at thechoirguyspod@gmail.com, or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss co-teaching in the choir classroom. We may even have one of our co-teachers on the podcast with us! Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode. Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-choir-guys/id1730260085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vQx1T5IYKNs5ztnOkuVns Follow The Choir Guys on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556415050610 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechoirguyspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoirguyspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechoirguyspod Sponsor: Endeavor Music Publishing: https://www.endeavormusicpublishing.com/

    52 min
  4. SEASON 2 PREMIERE: Back to School Goals - the What, Why, & How | Ep 08

    08/13/2024

    SEASON 2 PREMIERE: Back to School Goals - the What, Why, & How | Ep 08

    Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music! In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss their goals for the upcoming school year. They go into the what, why, and how with each of their goals. Additionally, they do a Choir Guys summer recap. You will also hear segments like Choir News and Hack Yeah! We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at thechoirguyspod@gmail.com, or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss submitting students to honor choirs and also what to do when asked to conduct an honor choir. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages so you do not miss an episode. Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc./Walton Music

    59 min
  5. All Things A Cappella, Exercise Mishaps, and Choir Gymnastics - with J.D. Frizzell | Ep 07

    05/21/2024

    All Things A Cappella, Exercise Mishaps, and Choir Gymnastics - with J.D. Frizzell | Ep 07

    Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music! In this episode, Blake and Danny are joined by Dr. J. D. Frizzell, the Director of Fine Arts and Director of Vocal Music at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, TN. His resume is PACKED with incredible knowledge regarding choral music and especially contemporary a cappella. This episode may be long, but is is jam packed with incredible tips and tricks for your contemporary a cappella group! You will also hear segments like Choir News and Embrace It or Erase It. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at thechoirguyspod@gmail.com, or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back before the summer is over with an episode all about preparing for the beginning of the school year.

    1h 30m
  6. Tenor/Bass Voices, Mutations, Crack, and Road Kill | Ep 06

    05/07/2024

    Tenor/Bass Voices, Mutations, Crack, and Road Kill | Ep 06

    Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music! In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss all things Tenor/Bass Choirs. Lots of middle school and high school teachers are unsure of what to do with the unchanged, changing, or changed male voice. What do you do if they have a small range? What do you do if they cannot match pitch? Watch this episode to find out! You will also hear segments like Fact or Fiction, Blind Listening, and Hack Yeah! We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at thechoirguyspod@gmail.com, or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny sit down with J.D. Frizzell to discuss all things contemporary a cappella.

    1h 3m
  7. Conference Submission Recordings, Bidets, and Making Kids Cry | Ep 05

    04/16/2024

    Conference Submission Recordings, Bidets, and Making Kids Cry | Ep 05

    Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music! In this episode, Blake and Danny discuss their process in making a great conference submission recording. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at thechoirguyspod@gmail.com, or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a few weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss all things Tenor/Bass Choir. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages so you do not miss an episode. Anonymously submit a recording: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform

    44 min
  8. Daily Recording Hacks, Dislocated Shoulders, and CamelBaks - with Adrian Kirtley | Ep 04

    03/26/2024

    Daily Recording Hacks, Dislocated Shoulders, and CamelBaks - with Adrian Kirtley | Ep 04

    Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by GIA Publishing, Inc. and Walton Music! In this episode, Blake and Danny are joined by the Timber Creek High School Choir Director, Adrian Kirtley. Adrian comes to us from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and talks through many of his daily processes that have led his choirs to performances at National ACDA and SWACDA. Some of these processes will blow your mind! You will also hear segments like Choir News and Embrace It or Erase It. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at thechoirguyspod@gmail.com, or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a couple of weeks with a new episode where Blake and Danny will discuss what makes a successful conference submission recording.

    1h 10m
  9. SWACDA Recap, Elementary Choir Hacks, and Queen of the Littles - with Bethany Main | Ep 03

    03/12/2024

    SWACDA Recap, Elementary Choir Hacks, and Queen of the Littles - with Bethany Main | Ep 03

    Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, Blake and Danny are joined by “The Queen” of elementary music, Bethany Main. Bethany talks through some of her philosophies and hacks as an award winning elementary choir director. You will also hear segments like Embrace It or Erase It, Fact or Fiction, and our brand new Blind Listening Segment. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at thechoirguyspod@gmail.com, or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. Check out Bethany’s website here: https://www.mrsmainsmusicians.com/ Anonymously submit a recording for our Blind Listening Segment here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbpNBLiWERbfj5VHpLI4-G2yLAYTwx01P_e_FpUcwRct90lg/viewform

    58 min
  10. Choir Auditions, Solfege vs. Numbers, and Rocking the Robe | Ep 02

    02/27/2024

    Choir Auditions, Solfege vs. Numbers, and Rocking the Robe | Ep 02

    Welcome to this episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, Blake and Danny dive into the intricacies of a very dark time in all choral directors’ lives: auditions. Additionally, Danny fan girls over Jason Max Ferdinand and Blake attempts to make Danny think Chat GPT is a real person. You will also hear new segments like Embrace It or Erase It, Fact or Fiction, and Attitude of Gratitude. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please email us at thechoirguyspod@gmail.com, or simply message us on social media - @thechoirguyspod. We will be back in a couple of weeks with a new episode featuring our good friend, Bethany Main. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages so you do not miss an episode.

    1h 26m
  11. Introductions, Concert Programming, and Hotel Horrors | Ep 01

    02/14/2024

    Introductions, Concert Programming, and Hotel Horrors | Ep 01

    Welcome to the first episode of The Choir Guys Podcast, presented by Endeavor Music Publishing! In this episode, we introduce you to the show’s hosts - Blake Richter and Daniel Gutierrez, the show’s various segments, and we have a lengthy discussion regarding concert programming. You will also get a sneak peek of the Choral Singing in America Documentary, courtesy of the doc’s filmmaker, Brian Gaukel. Additionally, we discuss the new Disney+ show, Choir. We hope you find our discussions helpful, entertaining, and applicable. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please comment on this video or message us on social media. We will be back in a couple of weeks with a new episode focusing on choir auditions. Make sure to follow us on our social media pages (linked below) so you do not miss an episode. Follow The Choir Guys on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556415050610 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheChoirGuysPod

    58 min
  • 11 Episodes

4.9
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

Unfiltered chats from the choir room with Blake Richter and Daniel Gutierrez.

Information

  • Creator
    Blake Richter
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Choir Guys

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada